Local knowledge tapped to reduce crash rate on SH2

CAL ROBERTS
cal.roberts@age.co.nz

Roundabouts and strategically-placed median and roadside barriers got the nod from the Carterton and Masterton mayors inspecting the stretch of State Highway 2 between the two towns yesterday with staff from the New Zealand Transport Agency.

You can’t beat local knowledge – that’s NZTA’s attitude when it comes to improving safety on the road.

On Tuesday, they were seeking residents’ feedback and ideas at a drop-in meeting at Solway School.

The project is part of the Safe Roads and Roadsides Programme, which aims to reduce deaths and improve crash statistics on rural roads nationwide.